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Leinster

41 - 12

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Connacht

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Penny bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

77'

Leinster Rugby go for goal with Harry Byrne taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leinster Rugby is finished off by Josh van der Flier

75'

Rob Russell played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Larmour bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

75'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Penny getting some game time.

72'

Leinster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Ngatai being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Leinster Rugby results in a try for Ryan Baird

71'

That's a great try assist by Charlie Ngatai.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Ngatai took full advantage.

71'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Shane Delahunt coming on.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Dave Heffernan coming off.

69'

Harry Byrne curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

Rob Russell scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Rob Russell took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Cormac Foley.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Ngatai took full advantage.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Cormac Foley coming on.

67'

Leinster Rugby make a substitution with Jamison Gibson-Park coming off.

67'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Kieran Marmion coming on.

67'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Caolin Blade coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Byrne goes through the gap.

66'

Leinster Rugby sub Harry Byrne comes onto the field.

63'

Johnny Sexton departs for Leinster Rugby.

63'

Leinster Rugby sub Jamie Osborne comes onto the field.

62'

Liam Turner departs for Leinster Rugby.

62'

Leinster Rugby sub Vakh Abdaladze comes onto the field.

62'

Michael Alaalatoa departs for Leinster Rugby.

62'

Leinster Rugby sub John McKee comes onto the field.

62'

Ronan Kelleher departs for Leinster Rugby.

62'

Oisin Dowling comes on for Connacht Rugby.

57'

Cian Prendergast leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Caolin Blade as they get over the gainline!

55'

Conor Oliver comes on.

52'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes off.

52'

Sam Illo comes on.

52'

Dominic Robertson-McCoy comes off.

52'

Denis Buckley comes on.

52'

Peter Dooley comes off.

52'

Yellow Card

Jack Carty (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

51'

Andrew Porter comes on.

50'

Michael Milne comes off.

50'

Alex Soroka comes on.

50'

Brian Deeny comes off.

50'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Byron Ralston getting some game time.

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tiernan O'Halloran being replaced.

46'

Johnny Sexton has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

46'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Daly getting some game time.

45'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with David Hawkshaw being replaced.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jordan Larmour dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Spellbinding play by Jamison Gibson-Park is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jack Carty will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Tom Farrell, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Jack Carty.

36'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Jordan Larmour to score the try.

31'

Trouble here as Jordan Larmour breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Leinster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brian Deeny picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Johnny Sexton bursts through to advance the Leinster Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Jack Carty converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by David Hawkshaw leads to a try for Connacht Rugby

16'

A gap opened in the defence and David Hawkshaw took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Jack Carty is finished off with a try.

15'

Johnny Sexton has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Leinster Rugby leads to a try for Liam Turner

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Turner goes through the gap.

Johnny Sexton sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Leinster 
  
 United Rugby Championship - Round 11 
  
 Sun 1st January 2023, 02:35pm EST 
  
 RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Leinster win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Flier

41 - 12

75'

Byrne

36 - 12

72'

Baird

34 - 12

71'

Russell

29 - 12

68'

Carty

51'

24 - 12

Larmour

24 - 12

44'

Half Time

Farrell

36'

19 - 12

Sexton

19 - 7

32'

Larmour

17 - 7

31'

Sexton

12 - 7

23'

Deeny

10 - 7

21'

Carty

16'

5 - 7

Hawkshaw

16'

5 - 5

Turner

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Other Fixtures

20 - 17

20 - 52

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